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A lot of these answers seem to be missing a very common definition of the word fluff. This definition of fluff seems to be the exact opposite of Western writing, which is why a lot of the other answers have an 'avoid fluff' mentality.
In online circles such as the now defunct fictionpress, LiveJournal, or the ever-expanding Archive of Our Own, the word 'fluff' is more akin to soft, tooth-rotting stories that aren't full of 'plot' or 'substance', but is considered meritable because it focuses on the interactions between characters.
Generally, a work that is considered 'fluffy' has lots of bonding between characters. These can be soft moments such as:
Enjoying each other's company
Character A receiving affection from character B
Character B receiving help from character A
A character who is generally unfriendly being unexpectedly nice or helpful
However, it's not just limited to moment between characters. 'Fluffy' works can also include instances of 'Slice of Life' scenes, where the importance is placed on enjoying the activities going on. A common example of this is stories set in coffee shops, bakeries, on a farm, at a fair, at a library or bookstore.
A good example of 'fluff' that is also 'Slice of Life' would be seen in a lot of Japanese animated movies, specifically Wolf Children Ame and Yuki, Kiki's Delivery Service, My Neighbor Totoro, ect. There are several scenes in each of these movies that don't serve to move the plot forward, but instead are focused on making sure to focus on life and character interaction.
Another resource would be to look at Archive Of Our Own and search for the tag 'fluff', as it shows what other people would consider to be 'fluffy'.
I'm giving this answer because you're at the age where fanfiction is really popular, and a lot of fanfiction is fond of 'fluff'.
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